Type
Some flowers and vegetables fall into subcategories that may define how they grow (such as pole or bush), what they are used for (such as slicing tomatoes or shelling peas), flower type, or other designations that will help you select the type of a class of plant that you are looking for.

Bibb

Days To Maturity
The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest.

65-75 days

Leaf Texture
The typical height of this product at maturity.

Smooth

Sun
The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.

How to Grow

Lettuce is shallow-rooted, so avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding.

Unless there is regular rainfall, lettuce plants must be watered deeply at least once a week and more frequently during periods of drought.

Mulch with a layer of compost or clean straw to help the soil retain moisture.

Harvest and Preserving Tips

For the best quality, pick lettuce early rather than late as lettuce allowed to grow too long may be bitter and tough.

Try to harvest in the morning when the leaves are crisp, sweet, and full of moisture.

Harvest looseleaf types anytime the leaves are large enough to use.

Harvest butterhead types when they have formed heads and the leaves are a good size.

Cut the heads below the crown.

On leaf types, you can just pick a few leaves at a time, if you like.

Store for 5-7 days in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Many gardeners wrap leaves in moist paper towels.

Lettuce is a classic ingredient in salads. It adds crispness to sandwiches and can be used as a garnish, braised, or added to soups. Many of the looseleaf cultivars are also decorative in the garden.

Product Details

Type

Bibb

Days To Maturity

65-75 days

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Spread

10-12 inches

Height

8-10 inches

Sow Method

Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Planting Time

Fall, Spring

Sow Time

2-4 weeks BLF

Thin

10 inches

Reviews

Lettuce, Dynamite is rated
4.2 out of
5 by
12.

Rated 1 out of
5 by
A Gardener from
We did not have success with this lettuceAfter this lettuce came up in our garden it was destroyed by some unseen insect.
We had the plants protected by a fine wire fence, and netting to keep out any rodents, or birds, but it did not survive.
It was a disappointment for us.
We have an organic garden, and do not use insecticides. I did not see any evidence of slugs

Date published: 2017-10-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chum from
Tastes great and easy to grow.First time planting this spring. Headed up better than bibb and did not bolt. Even tastes better than bibb which is my ideal lettuce.

Date published: 2017-07-18

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Millyusa65 from
Lettuce Grew Well, but...I bought these seeds because they said they were Aphid resistant. Well, my plants were loaded with Aphids! It made it very unappetizing to pick and eat even with washing

Date published: 2017-07-18

Rated 2 out of
5 by
J MO from
No so happyI didnt get very good results. Im notsure why but ill try again and hope for the best...

Date published: 2017-07-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
SueM from
WonderfulLove this lettuce. It is probably the best I have ever grown. Great flavor and texture and even held up well in the heat.

Date published: 2017-07-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
kdw19348 from
The first lettuce I have grown that I truly LOVE!I ordered Dynamite in the spring hoping for head lettuce, and boy was I rewarded! Thanks Burpee! Love that Dynamite!

Date published: 2017-07-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
c j s from
It Just Keeps Coming!Dynamite, my newest lettuce from Burpee, has been exciting to watch grow. It texture, shape, taste, and crisps cells are a compliment to this plant. I have tried growing butter crunch lettuce for years. This is my first complement .

Date published: 2017-07-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mark Schuelke from
Very impressive!The dynamite lettuce grew fast and had great flavor! I've never had any luck growing lettuce before, now I can't wait for my next harvest!